Casa Rafela - Secluded village house with views over the Catalan Pyrenees

Details of the Cottage

Casa Rafela is a typical Catalan stone built cottage that has been carefully restored by its owners using traditional methods and materials. It is located in the tiny village, or rather hamlet, of Figols which nestles beneath the 1000m escarpment of the Serra de Montllobat in the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees.

The cottage is arranged on three floors including a roof-top terrace and a cool basement floor, formerly a stable, which is ideal for sports equipment. Our private parking space is right outside adjacent to a shady patio with built-in BBQ.

Casa Rafela is located on the edge of the village at the end of a lane and overlooks orchards and olive groves.

Whilst kites, vultures and other raptors circle overhead, the house looks out directly over orchards, olive groves and open woodland before the landscape drops sharply to the floor of the Conca de Tremp, once the bed of an inland sea where dinosaurs roamed. In the distance, and in contrast to the typical Mediterranean landscape around the village, the peaks surrounding Andorra can be seen, snow capped from October to May.

Casa Rafela gives ideal access to the Aigüestortes National Park and the historic Val de Boi UNESCO world heritage sitess. while nearer to hand lies the 'Parcs Naturals' of the Serra de Boumort and the great natural barrier of the Serra de Montsec boasting 300m sheer cliffs in its dramatic ravines; the Congosts de Terradets and Montrebei - which is a 'must do' adventure walk!

Registration Nº HUTL-000734

This holiday cottage in Figols de Tremp is pet / dog friendly.

Facilities of the Cottage

General / living area

Books

Central heating

Fans

Internet access

The living/dining room has a traditional pine dining table and chairs plus a comfortable sofa. There is a collection of maps and other memorabilia. The room has a window onto the roof terrace and leads directly off the open plan kitchen area.

There is a pretty wood stove, however we supply a butane gas heater for warmth in the early spring/late autumn.

Kitchen / utility

4 ring hob

Fridge

Freezer

Oven

Grill

Microwave oven

Washing machine

Clothes dryer

Toaster

Kettle

Coffee maker

Iron & ironing board

Towels provided

Linens provided

Toilet paper provided

The 'cook's kitchen' is built in the traditional Spanish style using colourful tiles. There is a butane gas cooker and the usual white goods; microwave/grill, fridge/freezer, etc. plus a very complete range of utensils for enthusiastic cooks. The kitchen leads directly onto the roof terrace, which has a marble topped dining table and chairs.

The main bedroom has an antique wrought iron double bed, pine furniture and en-suite shower/W.C.

The second bedroom has twin beds that can be dismantled for 2 person occupancy so that it converts into a charming 'study'.

Bathrooms (2)

Includes: Bathrooms (2) of which en-suite (1). Shower (2) and WC (2)

The main bathroom is located opposite the second bedroom so tat two couple have plenty of privacy. There is a cast iron bath with shower taps fitted - constant hot water - as well as a washing machine.